Other links that are available in this section include the following:

• Press & Media links are those hosted by various press, media and news organizations around the world.

• NGO links are those hosted by non-governmental organizations. These may be helpful in emergency situations.
  
  
• Dates & Holidays lists notable dates, anniversaries, national and religious holidays as well as commemorations and celebrations in dozens of countries around the world. These are helpful for travel planning and keeping safe while on the road.
  
  
• Road Conditions features links to road and highway conditions and provides emergency travel advisories for all 50 US states and 10 Canadian provinces based on information provided by their respective Departments of Transportation.
  
  
• Calculations provides links to useful calculations relating to health, safety, medical and travel issues.

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US governmental organizations primarily for emergency purposes

Emergency services to American citizens abroad
Useful portal site containing emergency information for Americans living, working or traveling abroad.

US State Department warnings and travel advisories
A site outlining current warnings and advisories, itemized by different countries around the world.

United States embassies and consulates worldwide
A portal site for all American embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions around the world.

Medical Information for Americans traveling abroad
General medical information such as country-specific health warnings and inoculation requirements (currently taken off-line by the Department of State - will be re-posted soon)

CDC travelers health warnings
Great site for health information, disease warnings and medical advisories, especially for travelers. See below for general CDC link.

Lists of doctors/hospitals abroad
Compiled by the local embassies or consulates (page down to appropriate country).

Assistance to American citizens arrested or detained abroad
What the American government can (and cannot) do for Americans arrested or detained.

Welfare/Whereabouts services abroad
Government services available to find, track and otherwise locate missing American citizens.

Lost and stolen American passports abroad
What to do and who to contact if your passport is lost, stolen or missing.

Return of remains of deceased Americans
Governmental assistance available for identification and transportation of deceased Americans.

Evacuation plans for American employees and their families
Checklist for location film crew and correspondents working in dangerous areas of the world.

Tips for Americans residing abroad
A checklist for people living outside the United States.

Sending money to overseas US citizens using the US Department of State
Explains how to send money overseas to Americans.

Other US government agencies of interest (alphabetical order)

Central Intelligence Agency ("CIA")
Responsible for the collection, and processing of information from non-American sources.

Center of Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC")
Responsible for the isolation and investigation of infectious agents and diseases.

Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC")
Government body in charge of consumer product safety.

CPSC Recalls and Product Safety News
Lists official recalls of defective and dangerous products for various US government bodies.

Federal Aviation Authority ("FAA")
The regulatory agency charged with all American civilian aviation.

Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI")
The chief civilian law enforcement agency of the United States.

Federal Communications Commission ("FCC")
The main Web site page for the FCC, the regulatory body for communications in the United States.

Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA")
Coordinated emergency relief for American disasters, both natural and man-made.

Federal Trade Commission ("FTC")
The American governmental agency responsible for consumer protection and competitive markets.

Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")
Regulates the safety and efficacy of food, drugs and other substances within the United States.

Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") – Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
Notifications of product recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts for the United States.

Canadian governmental organizations primarily for emergency purposes

Emergency Web site for Canadian citizens (English)
Lists English contact information and telephone numbers for 24-hours emergency support staff.

Emergency Web site for Canadian citizens (French)
Lists French contact information and telephone numbers for 24-hours emergency support staff.

Travel advisories (English)
English reports on safety/security/health concerns, and visa requirements, for over 180 countries.

Travel advisories (French)
French reports on safety/security/health concerns, and visa requirements, for over 180 countries.

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Consular Affairs (English)
Canadian department responsible for citizens traveling abroad and trade.

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Consular Affairs (French)
Canadian department responsible for citizens traveling abroad and trade.

Health Canada
Health warnings and disease information for Canadian travelers.

Public Health Agency of Canada ("PHAC")
Government organization responsible for overall public health within Canada.

Travel Medicine Program ("TMP")
Portal site for information on international disease outbreaks and other health concerns.

Radio Canada International ("RCI")
Local times and frequencies of Radio Canada shortwave broadcasts around the world.

Passport Canada
General site containing information on how to get a Canadian passport

Lost or stolen passports (English)
What to do if you've lost your passport or if it's been stolen.

Lost or stolen passports (French)
What to do if you've lost your passport or if it's been stolen.

Canadian consulates abroad (English)
Where to seek consular assistance in each country.

Canadian consulates abroad (French)
Where to seek consular assistance in each country.

Canada Direct
An international access service that lets Canadian residents call home without a local operator.

Other Canadian government agencies of interest (alphabetical order)

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
The Canadian government agency responsible to collecting customs and taxation revenue.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency ("CFIA")
Delivers all federal inspection services related to food, animal health and plant protection.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency ("CFIA") food recalls and allergy alerts
Notifications of all food-related recalls and alerts throughout Canada.

Canadian Security Intelligence Service ("CSIS")
Agency responsible for intelligence gathering within Canada.

CBC Radio Canada
The national radio broadcaster of Canada.

Department of National Defence
Responsible for all Canadian military forces.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police ("RCMP")
The federal police force in Canada, roughly analogous to the FBI in the United States or MI5 in the UK.

Solicitor General Canada
Responsible for domestic law, order and security.

Transport Canada
Administrates and regulates federal transportation policies.

UK governmental organizations primarily for emergency purposes

BBC World Service
Lists local times and transmission frequencies of BBC World Service shortwave broadcasts.

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office ("FCO")
Main portal site for British nationals who are traveling abroad.

Country Advice
Lists trouble spots around the world by country.

Department of Health ("DH")
Avoid health risks when overseas and obtain emergency medical treatment abroad.

UK Passport Agency
The Passport Agency issues UK passports to British nationals living in the UK.

Other UK government agencies of interest (alphabetical order)

British Monarchy
Information about the British Royal Family, official residences and events.

Consumer Gateway
This site provides consumer information, advice and other useful links.

HM Customs and Excise ("HMCE")
Personal importation allowances as well as prohibited and restricted goods for the UK.

UK Trading Standards
Provides safely recalls for products sold within the UK